What: Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks span multiple life zones, while our sister cities of Lhasa, Tibet, and Kathmandu, Nepal thrive in some of the world’s highest mountain landscapes. Though these places differ in elevation and culture, each depends on mountain soils - thin, fragile, and shaped by wind, cold, and steep terrain.  

In Tibet, yak herders rely on hardy alpine grasslands. In Nepal, generations have carved terraced farms into mountainsides. And in Boulder, ranching, dryland farming, and soil-restoration efforts reveal our own relationship with semi-arid ground. All three regions now face similar pressures: warming temperatures, shifting precipitation, erosion, and the challenge of sustaining ways of life in changing climates. 

Through stories, soil comparisons, and hands-on exploration, this program highlights how people and wildlife adapt to thin air and thin soils and how cultural traditions from Tibet and Nepal can inspire Boulder’s own approaches to land stewardship. Together, we’ll explore what high-mountain communities can teach us about resilience from the ground up. Bring layers appropriate for the weather, shoes with good tread, and water. This all-levels hike at Boulder Valley Ranch's Eagle Trailhead is open to everyone.

• Details:

  • Registration is required for this FREE event

  • Register for Boulder Sister Cities Climate Series

• When: Saturday, 22nd 9:00 - 11:30 am

• Where: Boulder Valley Ranch Eagle Trailhead